Saffron Rice

Submitted by Chef Bevier

"After looking at many different saffron rice recipes both online as well as in cook books and trying some of them. The following is my version and my favorite. I hope you love it as much as I."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup hot tap water
• 1⁄4 cup chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron thread
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

directions

1. In a 2 cup measuring cup add the hot tap water, the chicken stock and the saffron . Let this steep for at least one hour.
2. After steeping the saffron.
3. In a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat add one tbls. spoon of the butter and the rice, saute for 3 to 4 minutes stirring constantly do not brown rice.
4. Add the saffron liquid and bring to a light boil. Then add the tumeric and the salt. Stir, then cover with a tight fitting lid reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 to 25 mins stirring half way though cooking time.
5. When rice is tender and slightly creamy remove it from heat, with the lid on let it rest for about 5 minutes Add the remaining butter fluff with fork and serve.